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SALE NUMBER 2040 
« JBLIC EXHIBITION FROM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY TWENTY-SEVENTH 


A COLLECTION 
OF 


FINE ORIENTAL RUGS 


REMOVED FROM 


PEAS!) 577 STREET 
NEW YORK CITY 


SOLD TO CLOSE THE ESTATE 


TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON 
MARCH SECOND 
AT TWO-THIRTY O'CLOCK 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES 
[MITCHELL KENNERLEY, Presipent] 


489 PARK AVENUE AT FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK 
1926 


LARGE MESHED RUG 


[NUMBER 95] 


SALE NUMBER 2040 
PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY TWENTY-SEVENTH 


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FINE ORIENTAL RUGS 


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DOLD TO’ CLOSE THE ESTATE 


TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON 
MARCH SECOND 
AT TWO-THIRTY O'CLOCK 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES 
[MITCHELL KENNERLEY, Presipent] 


489 PARK AVENUE AT FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK 
1926 


CONDITIONS OF SALE 


ALL BIDS TO BE PER LOT AS NUMBERED IN THE CATALOGUE. 

The highest bidder to be the buyer. In all cases of disputed bids the decision 
of the Auctioneer shall be final. 

Buyers to give their names and addresses and to make such cash payments on 
account as may be required, in default of which the lots purchased shall be 
resold immediately. 

Purchases to be removed at the buyer’s expense and risk within twenty-four 
hours from the conclusion of the sale, and the remainder of the purchase money 
to be paid on or before delivery, in default of which The Anderson Galleries, 
Incorporated, will not be responsible for any loss or damage whatever, but the 
lot or lots will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser, and subject to storage 
charges. 

All lots will be placed on public exhibition before the date of sale, for examina- 
tion by intending purchasers, and The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will 
not be responsible for the correctness of the description, authenticity, genuine- 
ness, or for any defect or fault in or concerning any lot, and make no warranty 
whatever, but will sell each lot exactly as it is, WITHOUT RECOURSE. 

If accounts are not paid and purchases removed within twenty-four hours of the 
conclusion of the sale, or, in the case of absent buyers, when bills are rendered, 
any sum deposited as part payment shall be forfeited, and The Anderson Gal- 
leries, Incorporated, reserve the right to resell the lot or lots by either private 
or public sale, without further notice, and if any deficiency arises from such 
resale it shall be made good by the defaulter, together with all expenses in- 
curred. This condition shall be without prejudice to the right of this Com- 
pany to enforce the sale contract and collect the amount due without such 
resale, at its own option. 

The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will afford every facility for the employ- 
ment of carriers and packers by the purchasers, but will not be responsible 
for any damage arising from the acts of such carriers and packers. 


The Anderson Galleries make no charge for executing orders for their cus- 
tomers and use all bids competitively, buying at the lowest price permitted 
by other bids. 


A Priced Copy of this Catalogue may be obtained for One Dollar 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES, INC. 
489 PARK AVENUE AT FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK 
TELEPHONE REGENT 0250 CATALOGUES ON REQUEST 


SALES CONDUCTED BY MR. F. A. CHAPMAN AND MR. A. N. BADE 


ORDER OF SALE 


TUESDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH SECOND 


COLLECTION OF VERY FINE PERSIAN, CAUCASIAN AND 
ASIA MINOR RUGS, AND A FEW ANTIQUE AUBUSSON 


CARPETS 1-118 
INCLUDING: 
ANTIQUE KUBA ANIMAL RUG 26 
INDIAN SILK RUG WITH IVORY-WHITE GROUND 27 
FINE SENNA RUG WITH HERATI FIELD 36 
KASHAN SILK PRAYER RUG Al 
17TH CENTURY “TRANSYLVANIA” RUG WITH RED 
GROUND AT 
VERY FINE SENNA RUG WITH BLUE GROUND 52 
KASHAN SILK RUG WITH FLORAL PALMETTE 
BORDERS 59 
KURDISTAN RUG WITH MINA KHANI DESIGN ON 
BLACK GROUND 73 


FINE AUBUSSON RUG OF THE LOUIS PHILIPPE 
PERIOD, WITH THE INITIALS OF MARIE ANTOI- 


NETTE 74 
PERSIAN SILK RUG WITH RED FIELD AND PAL- 
METTE BORDER 82 
LARGE PERSIAN SILK RUG WITH MEDALLION CEN- 
TRE AND CARTOUCHE BORDER 85 
TABRIZ SILK GARDEN RUG WITH SEVEN BORDERS 
AND FIELD OF PRAYER NICHES 87 
LARGE KURDISTAN SOUJ BULAK RUG WITH KUBA 
DESIGN 90 
FINE KIRMAN LAHVER RUG WITH IVORY-WHITE 
GROUND 92 
SEVENTEENTH CENTURY KUBA RUG WITH PAL- 
METTE FLOWER DESIGN 94 
LARGE MESHED RUG WITH MEDALLION FIELD AND 
FLORAL BORDERS 95 


MAMMOTH SIZE KIRMAN RUG WITH MEDALLION 
FIELD. Size, 43 feet 4 inches x 18 feet 11 inches 96 


LAHORE RUG OF ISPAHAN DESIGN WITH FLORAL 
PALMETTE FIELD ON DEEP RED GROUND 106 


SALE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH THIRD, AT TWO-THIRTY 


NuMBERS 1-118 


SMALL BERGAMA MAT 

Large central panel, sapphire-blue, nile-green and russet, set on 
vermilion centre. T'wo borders, the main one with rosettes, etc., 
on black ground. Size, 3 feet 9 inches x 2 feet 8 inches 


SHIRVAN MAT CAUCASUS 


Centre field with two octagons set on pale blue field studded with 
rosettes, etc. Four geometric borders. 
Size, 4 feet 3 inches x 3 feet 5 inches 


ANATOLIAN MAT 
All-over floral design on black ground. Three borders, the main 
one with cut flowers on pale blue. 

Size, 4 feet 8 inches x 2 feet 11 wches 


SMALL FERAGHAN MAT 

Central diamond and corner motifs in Herati design on green 
ground set into plain vermilion field. Three narrow borders with 
delicate floral vine. Size, 4 feet 4 inches x 1 foot 10 inches 


ANATOLIAN RUG 
Centre field with repeated design of star flowers and rosettes on 
ivory-white ground. Five borders. (As is) 

Size, 8 feet 2 inches x 7 feet 


SHIRVAN MAT CAUCASUS 
Centre field decorated with three octagons, vermilion and white on 
black. Three borders, the main one with geometric design. 

Size, 5 feet x 8 feet 


KAZAK RUG , CAUCASUS 


_ Three octagons of vividly colored geometrical designs set in a blue 


field. Two main borders, one white, the other deep red. 
Size, 7 feet 5 inches x 5 feet 


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14 


CHINESE MAT CHIEN LUNG 
Pale blue and white on dark blue. Centre medallion of peonies 
surrounded by branches of blossoming peonies; fretwork corners. 
Border with miscellaneous emblematic designs; narrow inner fret 
border. Size, 5 feet 2 inches x 2 feet 5 inches 


ANATOLIAN RUG 

Centre field with repeated motifs of cut flower branches in gay 
pastel shades on black ground. ‘Three borders, the main one of 
various flower-shrub motifs on deep red. (As is) 


Size, 8 feet x 5 feet 9 inches 


ANATOLIAN RUG 
Design of star flowers and rosettes in vivid reds and blues on 
ivory-white. Five borders. 

Size, 9 feet 3 inches x 7 feet 4 inches 


SHIRAZ RUG PERSIA 
Centre field with three large diamonds showing vivid red flowers 
on sapphire-blue or ivory-white fields, set on vermilion ground 
with small floral designs. Corner motifs and edge of centre 
field with checker design. Main border of angular flower shrubs 
on deep indigo-blue. Size, 12 feet 6 mches x 5 feet 9 inches 


SHIRVAN MAT 
Three stepped octagons, vermilion and white on blue. The main 
border of serrated zigzag leaves on pale tan. 

Size, 4 feet 3 inches x 8 feet 


KARABAGH RUNNER 

Centre field with angular Herati design, mulber soe and. olive- 
green on black. Three borders, the main one of serrated zigzag 
leaves on pale blue. Size, 17 feet 8 inches x 3 feet 3 inches 


CAUCASIAN RUG 
Centre field with diamonds of conventionalized floral designs on 
deep indigo-blue, and similar side and corner motifs, separated 
by vermilion zigzag band. 

Size, 7 feet 10 inches x 5 feet 4 wnches 


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KASHAN SILK RUG 
Centre field with large well designed cartouche set on pale ver- 
milion; corner motifs of similar design. Three borders, the main 
one of floral palmettes on subdued tan. 

Size, 5 feet 9 inches x 8 feet 10 inches 


INDIAN RUG 
The centre field with angular vines, palmette-shaped flowers and 
stepped cartouches on purplish-brown. Three borders, the main 
one of undulated vines on ivory-white. 

Size, 7 feet 2 inches x 4& feet 3 wmches 


INDIAN RUG 


Similar to the preceding. Size, 7 feet 2 inches x 4& feet 3 inches 


ANATOLIAN MAT 
Centre field with central cartouche and corner motifs in deep ver- 
milion and tan on deep sapphire-blue ground. Five borders, the 
main one of tan angular vines on deep vermilion ground. 

Size, 6 feet 3 inches x 5 feet 7 inches 


HAMADAN RUNNER 

Centre field with all-over design of curved stems forming ogives 
with small floral effects in blue and vermilion on natural camel’s- 
hair ground. Three narrow borders on sapphire-blue and ver- 
milion ground. Size, 13 feet x 3 feet 2 inches 


SENNA RUG PERSIA 
Central diamond and corner motifs with angular Herati design 
on deep indigo-blue; both separated by narrow centre band show- 
ing the same design on vermilion ground. ‘Three narrow borders, 


the main one on mustard-yellow ground. 
Size, 4 feet 7 inches x 3 feet 9 inches 


HAMADAN RUNNER 

Centre field with cartouches with Herati design on deep blue 
ground, set into a field of ivory-white with natural tan diaper 
design. Three borders and natural camel’s-hair edge. Slight 
defects. Size, 9 feet 10 inches x 3 feet 5 inches 


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26 


KAZAK RUG CAUCASUS 
Vermilion centre field decorated with row of four octagons. Three 
geometric borders. Slight damage. 

Size, 6 feet 8 inches x 4& feet 3 wmches 


DAGHESTAN MAT 

Very fine knotting. Centre field with diagonal stripes showing 
diamonds on ivory-white and deep indigo-blue. ‘Three geometric 
borders. Size, 4 feet 8 inches x 3 feet 3 inches 


ANTIQUE MIANEH RUNNER. NORTH-WESTERN PERSIA 
Repeated design of Cashmere palmettes and flower-shrub motifs 
in old rose, etc. on black ground. Three borders of diverse angu- 


lar vines; outer narrow border missing on one end. 
Size, 13 feet 5 inches x 2 feet 10 inches 


LADIK RUG ANATOLIA 
Centre field divided into two compartments, one sapphire-blue 
and vermilion, the other vermilion and henna-brown with diverse 
rudimentary floral designs. Main border of stepped cartouches 
on ivory-white. Size, 4 feet 7 inches x 3 feet 1 inch 


ANTIQUE KUBA ANIMAL RUG 
Very curious design of repeated tree motifs and extremely angu- 
larized quadrupeds attacking one another; deep indigo-blue 
ground. Main border of overlapping angularized arabesque leaf 
motifs. Border not quite complete. Slight repair. 

Size, 11 feet 3 inches x 4& feet 11 inches 


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INDIAN SILK RUG 
Centre field with diverse floral designs on mulberry-red. Corners 
with similar motifs on tan. Four borders, the main one with 
elaborate floral designs on ivory-white ground. 

Size, 6 feet 3 inches x 8 feet 8 inches 


SOUMAK RUG CAUCASUS 
Fine specimen of the well known type of embroidered rug. Centre 
field of large Kuba design of bold palmettes, rosettes, etc. on red 
ground. Four geometric borders. One end, unfortunately, cut. 

Size, 9 feet x 7 feet 1) anches 


SMALL FERAGHAN RUG 

Centre field with Herati design in mellow shades on dull ver- 
milion. Eight borders, the main one of angular Herati pattern 
on deep indigo-blue. Size, 6 feet 6 inches x 4 feet 2 inches 


KURDISTAN BIJAR RUNNER 

The centre field covered with boldly designed palmettes, a Chinese 

cloud motif, etc. in mellow colors on mustard-yellow ground. 

Three narrow borders, the main one of reciprocated lily pattern. 
Size, 16 feet 11 inches x 2 feet 11 wches 


CAUCASIAN KILIM SPREAD 
Very interesting geometric border with design resembling re- 
peated human figures. Centre field with three large latchhook 
lozenges in various mellow colors on ivory-white ground. 

Size, 18 feet 6 inches x 5 feet 2 inches 


ANTIQUE ANATOLIAN KHILIM RUG 

Very fine design of latchhook octagons and similar motifs in deli- 
cate pastel shades on ivory-white. As always, two halves sewed 
together in the centre. Size, 13 feet 7 inches x 6 feet 


HERATI RUNNER 
Fine knotting. Centre field with Herati pattern in rich subdued 
vermilions and greens on deep indigo-blue. ‘Three borders, the 
main one of angular vines on dull vermilion. 

Size, 16 feet 8 inches x 8 feet 2 inches 


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39 


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PERSIAN KURDISH RUG 

Centre field with repeated design of double Cashmere palmettes 
supported by palm leaf-shaped stems; various mellow colors on 
deep indigo-blue ground. Four borders of barber-pole stripes 
and undulated vines. Size, 7 feet x 6 feet 2 inches 


SHIRAZ MAT SOUTHERN PERSIA 
Centre field with all-over decoration of Cashmere palmettes in 
dull red, pale blue and ivory-white on deep indigo-blue ground. 
Main border of similar palmettes on vermilion ground. 

Size, 5 feet 10 wches x 3 feet 6 wches 


VERY FINE SENNA RUG PERSIA 
Close knotting; characteristically short pile. Centre field with 
small sized Herati design in delicate pastel shades on deep ver- 
milion. ‘The color enhanced by the mustard-yellow background 
of the main border. Size, 6 feet 8 inches x 4& feet 5 inches 


HAMADAN RUNNER 
Three times repeated motif of ivory-white octagon decorated with 
conventionalized flowers in pastel red and olive shades, set on 
natural tan field decorated with angular blue vines outlined by 
vermilion. Two borders; natural camel’s-hair edge. 

Size, 11 feet 4 inches x 8 feet 5 inches 


HAMADAN RUNNER 
Similar to the preceding. 
Size, 12 feet 5 inches x 3 feet 6 inches 


INDIAN SILK RUG 

Shuttle-shaped cartouche with flowers on mustard-yellow ground 

set on large olive-green field. Corner motifs with lons on mul- 

berry-red ground. Main border with elaborate floral design. 
Size, 5 feet 10 inches x 3 feet 9 inches 


OLD CHINESE SILK MAT CHIEN LUNG 
On either end a band of Chinese sceptre heads. The centre field 
with black tiger stripes on mulberry-red ground; in the centre 
pale blue fret cartouche. Slight repair. 

Size, 5 feet 2 inches x 2 feet 11 inches 


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KASHAN SILK PRAYER RUG 
Field of the niche with angular vines and arabesque palmettes on 
ivory-white ground; the arch of similar design on sapphire-blue. 
Three borders, the main one of spiral vines on deep red. 

Size, 5 feet 9 inches x 4 feet 9 inches 


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KARABAGH RUNNER 
Centre field with Mina Khani design in mulberry-red, green, etc., 
on natural tan. Four borders, the main one with diamond car- 
touches on black. Fine specimen. 

Size, 20 feet 7 inches x 8 feet 4 inches 


KAZAK RUG CAUCASUS 
Centre field with all-over design of rosettes and conventionalized 
shrub motifs on vermilion ground. ‘Three geometric borders. 

Size, 8 feet 6 inches x 5 feet 2 inches 


ANATOLIAN RUG 
Centre field with all-over design of diverse floral motifs in bright 
reds and other shades on black ground. Three borders of vivid 
angular floral designs. (As is) 

Size, 14 feet 4 inches x 9 feet 2 inches 


KASHAN SILK RUG PERSIA 
Very fine knotting. Centre field. with ivory-white field with floral 
decoration in turquoise-blue and vermilion set on deep red field. 
The corner motifs with dark blue palmettes on sapphire-blue. 
Three elaborate floral borders. 

Size, 6 feet 6 inches x 4 feet 8 inches 


SOUMAK RUG CAUCASUS 
The well known embroidered type. Very fine quality. Three 
octagonal star panels in subdued colors set on dull red field scat- 
tered with varied all-over design. Four borders, the main one 
with zigzag motifs on black ground. } 

Size, 9 feet 10 inches x 5 feet 7 inches 


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“TRANSYLVANIA” RUG ANATOLIAN, 17TH CENTURY 
Centre field with angular palmette flowers, etc. on mellow 
Turkey-red ground. Corner motifs with similar floral designs 
on deep blue. Border of cartouches, ivory-white and olive-brown 
with angular palmettes. Szze, 5 feet 6 inches x 3 feet 11 imches 


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DAGHESTAN RUNNER CAUCASUS 
Centre field with diamonds of elaborate latchhook designs in 
various mellow colors. Three borders, the’ main one of ser- 


rated zigzag leaves on mulberry-brown ground. 
Size, 14 feet 9 inches x 8 feet 


KASHAN SILK RUG “PERSIA 
The centre field with rosette set on an olive-brown field dec- 
orated with repeated design of narcissus flowers. Beautifully 
designed Herati border on deep vermilion ground, framed by six 
minor borders. Size, 6 feet 5 inches x 5 feet 2 inches 


HAMADAN RUNNER 
Centre field with all-over design of lozenges showing floral de- 
signs on deep indigo-blue. Four borders, the main one of an- 


gular “Serabend”’ vines on deep vermilion. Slight traces of wear. 
Size, 17 feet 10 inches x 8 feet 2 inches 


PERSIAN KURD RUNNER 

Centre field. with row of large palmette flowers set on dull ver- 
milion. Three narrow borders, white, blue and tan with undu- 
lated vines. Size, 12 feet 3 inches x 2 feet 8 inches 


VERY FINE SENNA RUG PERSIA 
Centre field with small sized Herati design on deep blue. ‘Three 
borders, the main one with undulated vines on mustard-yellow. 
Very slight defects. Size, 6 feet x 4 feet 1 inch 


PERSIAN KURDISH RUNNER 
Centre field with Herati design in old rose and pale green on 
black. Herati border in the same color combination. 

Size, 17 feet 9 inches x 2 feet 4 mches 


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INDIAN RUNNER 

The centre field of Herati design on deep indigo-blue. Three 

borders, the main one of angular Serabend vines on vermilion. 
Size, 15 feet 2 inches x 2 feet 6 inches 


FERAGHAN RUG 

The centre field with repeated Guli Henna design in variegated 
mellow colors on blackish indigo-blue. Seven borders, the main 
one of Herati design on russet-brown. Large repair on one 
side. Size, 17 feet 2 inches x 10 feet 10 inches 


KARABAGH RUNNER 

Centre field with serrated leaves, vermilion outlined in pale blue 
dividing the field into hexagons showing diverse geometric flow- 
ers on black ground. ‘Three borders, the main one of stars on 
pale green ground. Size, 12 feet 8 mches x 2 feet 9 mches 


DERBEND RUNNER CAUCASUS 
Centre field with seven times repeated motif of rosettes sur- 
rounded by four bright vermilion palm leaves on deep green 
ground. Border with barber-pole stripes. 

Size, 14 feet 7 inches x 8 feet 


ANTIQUE KUBA RUG 18TH CENTURY 
Beautiful design of angular palmettes, arabesque leaves and 
rosettes intermingled with small spandrels on blackish indigo-blue. 
Three borders, the main one of conventionalized Cufic cartouches 
on mellow deep red. Size, 11 feet 7 inches x 5 feet 


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ANTIQUE KUBA RUG 


[NUMBER 58] 


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60 


61 


62 


63 


64 


KASHAN SILK RUG 

Centre field with large cartouche showing rich floral designs on 
deep indigo-blue; corner motifs of similar design. Plain tan 
background. ‘Three elaborate borders of palmette flowers and 


~ undulated vines on deep red and blue. 


Size, 6 feet 6 inches x 4 feet 4 inches 


HAMADAN RUNNER 
The centre field with octagons filled with floral designs, etc., set 
on camel’s-hair ground. Three borders, the main one of double 
angular vine on dull vermilion. 

Size, 11 feet 10 inches x 8 feet 6 inches 


PERSIAN KURDISH RUNNER 
Centre field with fine Mina Khani design in mellow colors on deep 
indigo-blue. Three borders, the main one of angular vines and 
rosette flowers on ivory-white. 

Size, 18 feet 9 inches x 3 feet 6 inches 


KARABAGH RUNNER 
Design of rocaille cartouches and boldly colored baroque flowers 
on black ground. Neo-classic dentilled edge. 

Size, 18 feet 8 inches x 8 feet 9 inches 


HAMADAN RUNNER 
Diamonds with serrated edge set on honeycomb pattern filled 
with rosettes on natural tan ground. Four narrow borders; plain 
camel’s-hair edge with scattered designs of horses. 

Size, 13 feet 8 inches x 3 feet 6 inches 


KURDISTAN BIJAR RUNNER 
Six times repeated motif of rosettes enclosed by serrated leaves 
forming hexagons in ivory-white, pink and sapphire-blue set on 
purplish-brown. Three borders of diverse angular vines. 

Size, 12 feet 6 inches x 3 feet 1 inch 


KURDISTAN BIJAR RUNNER 
Similar to the preceding. Size, 16 feet x 3 feet 3 mches 


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KARABAGH RUG CAUCASUS 
The centre field and border with boldly scrolled rocaille car- 
touches intermingled with vividly colored baroque flowers on 
black ground. Dentilled edges. 

Size, 19 feet 3 inches x 6 feet 1 inch 


HAMADAN RUNNER PERSIA 
Centre field with all-over design of rows of Cashmere palmettes 
on dull vermilion. Three narrow borders and plain camel’s-hair 


edge. Size, 12 feet 10 inches x 8 feet 8 inches 
HAMADAN RUNNER PERSIA 
Similar to the preceding. Size, 13 feet x 3 feet 6 inches 


FERAGHAN RUG 
The centre field with Herati design in mellow variegated colors on 
deep indigo-blue. Seven borders, the main one of well designed 
Herati pattern on mellow vermilion. 

Size, 18 feet x 7 feet 8 inches 


KASHAN SILK RUG 

Centre field with all-over design of lozenge-shaped cartouches, 
deep indigo-blue with floral designs set on olive-green background. 
Seven borders, the main one of palmette flowers and angular vines 
on indigo-blue. Size, 6 feet x 4 feet 7 inches 


HAMADAN RUNNER 

Centre field with delicate all-over design of conventionalized flow- 

ers, cartouches, etc., designed in striated effects on natural cam- 

el’s-hair ground. Two narrow borders; plain camel’s-hair edge. 
Size, 18 feet 1 inch x 2 feet 8 inches 


FERAGHAN RUG PERSIA 
Centre field with very unusual design of rows of formal Cash- 
mere palmettes set on ‘“‘stone-green” background. Five borders, 
the main one of all-over Herati design on deep indigo-blue. 
Size, 19 feet 5 inches x 9 feet 


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KURDISTAN RUG 
Beautiful specimen. Centre field in perfect Mina Khani design 
in delicate pastel shades and vermilion on black. Beautiful color 
combination of the borders, the main one of liquid design of 
undulated vines, serrated leaves and palmette flowers in the Herati 
manner on russet-vermilion; the two narrow borders of angular 
vines on pale lemon-yellow. Slight repair. 

Size, 16 feet x 8 feet 9 inches 


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MARIE ANTOINETTE AUBUSSON RUG 
LOUIS PHILIPPE PERIOD 
This rug woven at the Louis Philippe period reproduces a delight- 
ful design executed for Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, wife 
of Louis XVI. It shows the initials ““MA” in a central cartouche 
on pale blue ground. This cartouche is set into a mulberry-red 
field decorated with roses and other luxuriant flowers executed in 
delicate polychromy. <A scrolled border frames an outer pale 
blue band. ‘Tne rug is bordered by a black edge. 
Size, 18 feet 9 inches x 8 feet 3 inches 


FERAGHAN RUG PERSIA 
Unusually fine knotting. The centre field with elaborate Herati 
design in very fine pastel shades on deep indigo-blue. Eight 
borders, the inner main one with angular vines on ivory-white; 
the outer main border of fine Herati design on “stone-green”’. 
Size, 13 feet 8 inches x 6 feet 3 inches 


LARGE MAHAL RUG 
Centre field with repeated design of flower urns, conventionalized 
cypress trees and other floral motifs in delicate pastel shades on 
deep indigo-blue ground. Five borders, the main one of palmettes, 
rosettes and serrated leaves on dull red ground. (As is) 

Size, 80 feet 5 inches x 18 feet 10 inches 


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[NUMBER 73, | 


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LARGE MAHAL RUG PERSIA 
Centre field with repeated design of rosettes and formal branches 
in pale gray, indigo-blue and other pastel-shades on dull ver- 
milion. Seven borders, the main one of angular vines and boldly 


designed palmettes on sapphire-blue ground. 
Size, 22 feet x 18 feet 8 inches 


LARGE AUBUSSON RUG 
Formal centre medallion decorated with garlands of roses and 
surrounded by acanthus trelliswork, set on a ground diapered 
pale green on dark green. Border of acanthus spirals and corner 
medallions with polychrome flowers connected by pale blue panels 
decorated with polychrome flower garlands. Deep green edge. 
Charming Louis XVI effect. Seems never to have been used. 
Size, 23 feet 6 inches x 11 feet 9 inches 


LARGE AUBUSSON RUG _ SECOND EMPIRE PERIOD 
Oval central cartouche with rocaille border and rich floral bouquet 
on ivory-white ground, set into a field of acanthus spirals, pale 
gray on pale green. Elaborate border with floral pendants and 
rocaille cartouches with polychrome flowers in the centre. Mul- 
berry edge. Repaired. Size, 29 feet 2 inches x 14 feet 4& inches 


KURDISTAN BIJAR RUG 

Beautiful design and close, heavy weave. Centre field with all- 
over design of lozenges enclosing floral motifs on deep indigo-blue 
ground. Five borders, the main one of well designed Herati pat- 
tern on dull vermilion. Size, 15 feet 6 inches x 6 feet 6 inches 


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KURDISTAN BIJAR RUG 


[NUMBER 80 | 


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LARGE AUBUSSON RUG LOUIS PHILIPPE PERIOD 
Centre field with large bouquet of peonies, etc. on pale gray 
ground. Elaborate border of floral garlands attached by float- 
ing bowknots, set in frame of carved and gilt wood effect, on old 
rose ground. Mulberry-red edge. Very slight defects. 

Size, 23 feet 10 inches x 14 feet 8 inches 


PERSIAN SILK RUG 

The centre field with large centre cartouche and elaborate corner 
motifs decorated with dull vermilion arabesques on olive-brown 
ground. Plain red centre field. Seven borders, the main one 
with elaborate design of palmettes, serrated leaves, etc. on 
ivory-white ground. Size, 17 feet 9 inches x 12 feet 7 inches 


LARGE SIVAS RUG ANATOLIA 
Centre field with all-over design of two types of alternatingly 
repeated floral shrubs. Seven borders, the main one with 
cross star cartouches and floral design. Subdued colors on 
deep indigo-blue ground. 

Size, 24 feet 4 inches x 18 feet 4 inches 


LARGE CHINESE RUG 

Centre field with large medallion showing foo lion surrounded 
by lotus flowers. The field decorated with conventionalized 
peony branches in yellow, blue and white on salmon-red, in- 
termingled with butterflies. Two borders with decoration of 
fret objects, lotus flowers, etc. Size, 18 feet 9 inches square 


LARGE PERSIAN SILK RUG 

Central medallion and corner motifs with rich floral designs on 
pale green, ivory-white and deep blue ground, set in plain deep 
red field. Elaborate borders, eight in number, treated in the 
manner of the Khorassan rug; the main border with elaborate 
cartouche decoration. Size, 17 feet x 12 feet 6 mches 


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LARGE FERAGHAN RUG 
All-over floral designs in vermilion, green and sapphire-blue on 
ivory-white. Three borders, the main one of bold Herati de- 
sign on deep indigo-blue. 

Size, 21 feet 9 inches x 14 feet 1 inch 


TABRIZ SILK GARDEN RUG 
The entire field divided into squares decorated with tree de- 
signs or prayer niches; broad bands divide these squares in 
groups of four, and are decorated with floral rosettes and 
eartouches with fluid Talik inscription. Seven borders, the 
main one of angular vines with cartouches with Talik inscrip- 
tion on deep indigo-blue ground. 

Size, 13 feet 2 inches x 9 feet 9 inches 


FINE “SAMARKAND” SILK RUG CHINESE TURKESTAN 
The centre field with repeated all-over floral designs on russet- 
vermilion ground. ‘Three borders, the main one of diverse 
floral motifs on tan ground; the two narrow borders with 
Chinese frets. Size, 18 feet 9 inches x 6 feet 9 inches 


LARGE INDIA RUG 


Central medallion with deep blue ground and bold old rose 
arabesque scrolls. Field of large palmettes and spiral scrolls 
in delicate pastel shades on deep red. Seven borders, the main 
one of elaborate Herati palmettes and serrated leaves on ivory- 
white. Size, 21 feet 3 inches x 16 feet 2 inches 


LARGE KURDISTAN SOUJ BULAK RUG 

The centre field shows an all-over Kuba design, large palmette 
flowers, angular arabesque leaves, small floral motifs inter- 
mingled with eight inscriptions in mellow reds, yellows and 
greens on deep indigo-blue. The beautifully designed main 
border shows a fluid modified Herati design in mellow colors 
on rich red. Size, 26 feet x 11 feet 9 inches 


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KASHAN SILK RUG 
Centre field with Mina Khani design in delicate pastel shades 
on deep blue. Nine borders, the main one with elaborate floral 
designs set in cartouches on deep indigo-blue. 

Size, 9 feet 6 inches x 6 feet 2 inches 


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LARGE KIRMAN LAHVER RUG PERSIA 
Repeated design of cone-shaped cypress trees alternating with 
other well designed floral shrubs in mulberry-red and pale green, 
etc. outlined in black on ivory-white ground. Seven borders, all 
with luxuriant floral decoration, the main border on ivory-white 
ground. Size, 22 feet x 14 feet 6 inches 


LARGE KHORASSAN RUG 

Repeated design of flower shrubs in bright vermilion, pale blues 
and greens, etc. on deep indigo-blue ground. Seven borders, the 
main one of flower shrubs in delicate pastel shades on dull ver- 
milion. Size, 31 feet 2 inches x 11 feet 5 inches 


KUBA RUG caucasus, 17TH CENTURY 
These rugs, formerly called Armenian rugs, are one of the most 
interesting types of early Caucasian rugs. The present rug has 
a repeated design of bold palmette flowers, rosettes and angular 
arabesque leaves on vermilion ground. Mustard-yellow border 
with decoration of palmettes and serrated leaves. ‘This rug 
would fit very well in a Gothic or Spanish interior. Shows 
signs of age. Size, 17 feet 11 inches x 7 feet 10 mches 


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LARGE MESHED RUG NORTH-EASTERN PERSIA 
Centre field with boldly designed medallion and corner motifs 
with rich floral design, on ivory-white ground. Field of the rug 
with boldly designed flowering trees on dull vermilion. Four 
borders, the main one with abundant floral design and cypress 
trees on blackish-blue ground. 

Size, 18 feet 4 inches x 11 feet 2 inches 


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MAMMOTH SIZE KIRMAN RUG 

Centre field with very large centre medallion to which Pccttes 
and shield-shaped cartouches are attached, showing palmette 
flowers attached to arabesque spirals on deep green ground. 
Corner motifs of similar character. Plain mulberry-red ground. 
Four borders, the main one of bold palmette design and undu- 


lated vines on mulberry-red ground. 
Size, 43 feet 4 inches x 18 feet 11 nities 


BAKSHAISH RUNNER NORTH-WESTERN PERSIA 
Centre field with Herati design in vivid vermilions and blues on 
deep indigo-blue ground. Three borders of very fine color har- 
mony, showing in the main border typical Bakshaish design of 
rosettes and serrated zigzag leaves on henna-brown, with small 
borders of floral designs on lemon-yellow. 

Size, 11 feet 10 inches x 3 feet 3 inches 


HAMADAN RUNNER 

The centre field with large pole to which diamonds are attached, 

set on ground with diaper design in natural pale tan wool. ‘Two 

main borders with floral designs on black and blue ground. 
Size, 12 feet 11 inches x 3 feet 2 inches 


HAMADAN RUNNER 
Similar to the preceding. Size, 13 feet 2 inches x 3 fel 3 inches 


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~ PERSIAN KURDISH RUG 


~ Serabend design. Centre field with very fine all-over design of 


Cashmere palmettes on vermilion ground. Six borders, the main 
one of angular Serabend vines on ivory-white. 
Size, 9 feet 4 inches x 5 feet 4 inches 


ANTIQUE KARABAGH RUG 


Delightful design of palmettes and leaf motifs in delicate blues, 
old rose and green, repeated over a field of deep indigo-blue. 
Border of narrow angular vines on dull vermilion. 

Size, 10 feet x 3 feet 10 inches 


DAGHESTAN RUNNER 
Centre field with very small all-over fleurette design on indigo- 
blue ground. Three borders, the main one of zigzag serrated leaves 


on lemon-yellow ground. Size, 13 feet 2 inches x 3 feet 2 mches 


DAGHESTAN RUNNER 
Similar to the preceding. Size, 13 feet 9 inches x 2 feet 10 inches 


FERAGHAN RUG PERSIA 


Centre field with well designed Herati pattern in vermilion, pale 
blue and tan, etc. on deep indigo-blue. Five borders, the main 
one of Herati design on “stone-green”. (As is) 

Size, 12 feet 11 inches x 6 feet 6 inches 


KARABAGH RUNNER CAUCASUS 


Centre field with angular Herati design in vivid colors on deep 
‘indigo-blue ; panel with Armenian inscription in one corner. Three 


~ borders, the main one of diamond motifs on mulberry ground. 


Size, 15 feet 2 inches x 3 feet 6 inches 
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This type of rug, fairly rare on the American market, represents 
almost the best modern revival of the 16th century Ispahan rugs, 
on account of their rich and mellow colors. The centre field of 
the rug shows typical Ispahan design of large palmette flowers 
attached to spiral scrolls and intermingled with Chinese cloud 
bands set on deep red ground. Border of palmette flowers and 
serrated leaves on deep bluish-green ground. 

Size, 15 feet 8 inches x 13 feet 7 inches 


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KABISTAN RUNNER CAUCASUS 
Centre field with serrated leaves forming flower shrub motifs. 
Four borders, the main one of serrated diamonds on ivory-white 
ground. Size, 11 feet 10 inches x 2 feet 11 tnches 


SOUJ BULAK RUNNER KURDISTAN 
The centre field in Mina Khani design in mellow colors on pale 
vermilion. ‘Three borders, the main one of zigzag leaves and 
rosettes on black ground. Size, 12 feet x 4 feet 8 inches 


HAMADAN RUNNER 

Centre field with three pole-diamonds showing Herati design on 

vermilion set on diaper ground in natural camel’s wool, tan on 

pale tan. ‘Three narrow borders and plain camel’s-hair edge. 
Size, 17 feet 3 inches x 8 feet 7 inches 


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AUBUSSON RUG LOUIS PHILIPPE PERIOD 
Central cartouche with large rose bouquet set in mulberry-red 
ground. The borders of bulrushes and water lies framed by 
scrolled border in carved and gilt wood shades. Pale blue outer 
field. Slight traces of wear. 

Size, 11 feet 10 inches x 10 feet 5 inches 


FERAGHAN RUG PERSIA 
The centre field with Herati design in various colors on deep ver- 
milion; small corner motifs on ivory-white. Seven borders, the 
main one of Herati pattern on “stone-green”’. 

Size, 13 feet x 6 feet 


SERABEND RUNNER PERSIA 
Very fine knotting. Centre field with all-over design of small 
Cashmere palmettes on vermilion. Five borders, the main one of 
typical angular Serabend vines on ivory-white. 

Size, 16 feet 1 inch x 8 feet 6 inches 


HAMADAN RUNNER PERSIA 
The centre field with small-sized all-over design of serrated leaves 
forming octagons, vermilion flowers, etc. on deep blue ground. 
Five borders, the two main borders of angular vines on dull ver- 
milion and mustard-yellow. | 

© Size, 16 feet 2 inches x 8 feet 8 inches 


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KABISTAN RUG 

Centre field with all-over design of rosettes, diamonds, cross 

motifs, etc. on mustard-yellow. Three borders, the two outer 

borders of Georgian design in blue and white; the middle narrow 

border of angular vines, pink on mulberry. Beautiful specimen. 
Size, 9 feet 4 inches x 3 feet 1 inch 


ANATOLIAN MAT 

Centre field with irregular floral designs, vermilion and blue on 
pale olive. Main border with angular motifs on deep indigo-blue 
ground. Size, 2 feet 9 inches x 2 feet 8 wmches 


ANATOLIAN MAT 
Diverse angular motifs on white ground. Three borders. (As is) 
Size, 6 feet 5 inches x 3 feet 3 inches 


PERSIAN KURDISH MAT 

Centre field with conventional tree design on deep indigo-blue. 
Main border of flower-shrub designs on dull red. Cut and 
repaired. Size, 5 feet 1 inch x 8 feet 1 inch 


SMALL SHIRVAN MAT CAUCASUS 
Centre field with all-over star and rosette designs on pale blue 
ground; row of four white octagons with conventionalized flower 
motifs in centre. ‘Three borders. 

Size, 5 feet 1 wnch x 8 feet 1 inch 


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